The Bet, English/Pokemon Version Part 1
#2 of Alrighty Then
Part 1 - The Approval
The calm wind of the breeze brushed against my face as my ears perked up on the movement behind me. I sighed of relief, looking up into the moon.
"Excel. It'll be nice if you come out already." No response. "Excel?" "Ex..?" It's an enemy. It's a friend. I know.
I jumped down the tree, dirt shuffling beneath my hindpaws. I sense trouble. I sense him. I know it. I know... that this is something. I shouldn't go I should maybe go check it out. Adventure awaits, I guess.
My white rings that surround my body, tail, and ears glowed. I was one of the Umbreons that had trouble in birth; a genetic disorder put me into another state or feel, I guess. The small area around me became more visible, senses heightened. Look. I don't know what pulled me in here, but it's just like instinct.
Glance at my left. No one's there. Glance at my right. No one's there as well.
I know that Excel's here. Where's he?
Glance at my back. Someone's there. Someone... pink. One blink, and she isn't there.
Excel came up in a frame.
"The day came when you actually open up your rings of yours. Question is, you alright, Ambreon?'' "Y-Yeah..." I scratched the back of my head. "You saw an Espeon lately?" "An Espeon? I don't sense anyone besides us." Who did I see? The form was pink... I dunno. Maybe my mind's playing tricks.
"New seat plan." The Serperior and professor said as he slithered in front. "Front row, go to the back. Forward the rest." He slithered to the left columns. "These two columns, go to the last two columns to my right." He said and everyone groaned. Of course, who wouldn't want their seatmate be changed? My seatmate was Excel, yet he just moved away and gave me a quick wave. Sigh. I just followed what Sir wanted us to do. I guess I can't copy from that smartass anymore, huh? "People. Submit a short essay about the seatmate to your right. Due tomorrow."
After I sat down to a seat that's better that the previous in terms of quality, my head dropped down to the table. I'm maybe exhausted or whatsoever, yet I slept early. Maybe 5 hours of sleep will do me satisfied. Hey! I'm a Dark type, alright?!
A hint of push tapped my arm. I just replied with a "no" by shaking my arm away subtly. Suddenly, I was pushed off my chair. Senses of pain vibrated through my body as I rubbed my head with a hand.
"Ow..." I said after a groan. "Why'd you do that for?" "Dude, come on. Wake up, at least. It's like, 9 am in the morning, and you're already sleepy!" The Flareon said to me. "Problem when I am?" "Look. I just want you to make her look at me. That's it. Name's Flare." He said as he placed back my chair up and helped me as well. We shook hands and greeted pleasantries after a bit.
I glanced at my left. It was... somewhat of the figure I saw last night. I tried explaining it to Excel, but he just won't budge. I won't blame him though. I don't know any Pokemon that floats and is pink... Wait... Was it Mew?! Why the heck was Mew there? And why did Excel flash so suddenly after?!
I looked at my right, seeing an Espeon. It had two overhanging ears, purple on the inside and pink on the outside. Fur's pink, and eye's are purple. Girl colors. There's a red gem embedded on the head. It's probably safe to assume that the Espeon is a girl for it has a book she's currently reading covered with plain pink. I glance at the title...
What's Love? By Laup McCartney
"So..." A brief silence after I got close to her. "What are you reading?" I said in a straight tone. No response. "Alright... What's your name?" No response. "Any likes? Dislikes?" A cold stare met me, an electric shot ran through my head. I cringed a bit. "Oh. A Dark-type." Her pleasant sounding voice ended as she read back to her book again. "Yeah? Were you trying to send messages?" "Yes." One-sentenced person. Sheesh! "Alright... May I have your name?" "You'll live without it." "Look. I need your details for this essay.''
She brought out a piece of paper and scribbled down some notes using her pencil... and psychic powers. She controlled the pencil with just her mind. Doesn't that like... exhaust one's energy? That's what I was taught in elementary! She then gave me the note and continued her reading. I don't know what is it about her, but she's not verbal for some reason.
Lisa Alumno 19 August 18
_Likes: Books, etc. Dislikes: _____
_ This girl... We're not going to go so well together.
"Oh come on now, Ambreon! You brought the topic up! Tell me the name!" I sighed. Stirring Excel's interest isn't helping. He'll be clingy when you like... give him an idea of such.
We were in the canteen, busy noise and such. We're eating our usual things; fries and sundaes for lunch. The table was blue, matching chairs, and tiles were matching it as well. Excel got his blue hoodie on. Me? The opposite. A red polo.
"Ambreon!" Too clingy. Sigh. It's true. I brought it up. He was asking for the name of the female seatmate. No, not Flare. "It's Lisa." "Lisa...?" He tilted his head. "Heard of the name before... Blurry, and there's the feeling that it's at the tip of my tongue." "Rings a bell in that smart head of yours?" No seriously! Straight A's on the hardest subjects ever! Sucks at dancing though.. He got a A-. "Speaking of which... Who's that guy beside her, that Lisa girl." His chin motioned to a direction behind me.
He's right. There was a guy beside her, holding her so casually... Flare.
Excel's POV
"Speaking of which... Who's that guy beside her, that Lisa girl?" My chin was forced to move to the psychic. Damn. I never have been manipulated.
We're gonna talk... about now.
_"When are you going to let go?" "Get the guy out of my tail. Use Ambreon." "Who's the guy?" "My supposed boyfriend. He holds something dear and I'm too scared to tell." "What is it?" "I trust you, nice guy. I'm a murderer." Alright. I'm creeped out and cringing inside, but I can't physically. "What the... In what way?" "I'm a ticking time bomb. I'll explode. I killed... about the hearts of my brothers." "What do you want me to do?" "Tch. Think of something. Just get him out of my tail."
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I'm so sorry... Lisa. I'm not a good guy...
"Hey Ambreon! Come here... I have a dare for you." He smirked back. A smile crept out my face. "Hit me." "Oh I will." My tone deepened. "Here's the thing... It's a list." "Okay...?" I wrote the stuff down.
- Get Flare out of Lisa's life and replace him with yourself.
- Date her and make her be yours. Here's the fun part.
- After five months, you will say the following to her whenever in the day.
"I'm sorry, Lisa. It's all a dare." Prize: Something Special
"Nah Excel! I can't do tha-" I shook my head. "It's that or goodbye to your title, Ambreon Excalibur." Oh wow. It's been long since I said his full name. "...Fine." The edge of my mouth went up to an edge. Lisa is going to be in a surprise.